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Electric vehicle road trip tests SA charging network
The Durban arrival highlighted growing EV choice and charging access, while industry representatives called for policy certainty to support wider adoption. South African Automotive Week (SA Auto Week) 2026 in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, was the…
A Lucid SUV pulls 400 kilowatts through its charging cable in Arizona testing, and that peak rate ties it for the fastest charging speed among electric vehicles sold in America
Dust rises off a cracked test track as a thick black cable locks into the nose of a crossover SUV under the Arizona sun. A screen inside ticks upward, fast, past numbers most drivers never see at a public plug. Nobody standing nearby reaches for a…
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Alef welcomes Tesla to the electric flying car race by flying over the Roadster [Video]
Until the Tesla Roadster, “there was only one car in the flying car market,” Alef said. To welcome Tesla to the race, Alef released a video of its flying car flying over the new Roadster. Does it drive like a car, or fly like a plane?
Hyundai donates electric vehicle to Southeastern Community College for hands-on training
WHITEVILLE, NC (WWAY) — Students at Southeastern Community College now have a new opportunity to train on electric vehicle technology thanks to a donation from Hyundai Motor America. The college's Automotive Systems Technology program…
Risk of electric battery fire: VW recalls thousands of cars again
A few weeks ago it was a faulty screw; now a suspected battery defect means VW has to recall thousands of cars once again. In the worst case, there is a risk of fire. Recall campaigns are already reported to be under way in the United States and…
Petrol-only cars fall below 50% of global sales for first time
Petrol-only cars accounted for 49 per cent of global new-vehicle sales in the first half of 2026, falling below half of the market for the first time, as rising fuel prices and growing demand for electric vehicles continues to reshape the…
Elon Musk demonstrates flying Tesla at live-streamed event in Texas
Elon Musk unveiled a Tesla Roadster capable of aboveground hovering at a SpaceX facility in Texas on Thursday, sparking a wave of reactions on X from politicians, celebrities and Tesla enthusiasts who compared the demonstration to a scene from…
France, Germany reach deal on future of car industry
Europe's two economic powerhouses also agreed to include Britain in the definition of what vehicles would count as 'made in Europe' under EU measures aiming to bolster the bloc's industries, according to a draft document outlining the pact. Paris…
Wallbox in the Underground Parking Garage: What Really Matters
A resident buys an electric car and installs a wallbox at their parking space. That seems to settle the matter for the time being. But as soon as a second or third charging port is added, what started as a private solution becomes a challenge for…
Auto Tesla Roadster Flying Car: Elon Musk Unveils Aerial Manoeuvres, SpaceX Tech
Elon Musk's Tesla has unveiled a revolutionary Roadster, showcasing a sports car capable of performing extraordinary aerial manoeuvres using advanced aerospace-inspired technology, reigniting excitement for the future of flying cars. Elon Musk…
Despite claims of a green energy transition, total fossil fuel use in Canada actually increased by nearly 150% from 1965 to 2024
VANCOUVER, BC, Oct. 16, 2026 /CNW/ -- Instead of transitioning away from fossil fuels, new energy sources such as wind and solar have been added on top of fossil fuels, increasing the overall amount of energy available, according to a new series of…
Andy Burnham introduces new £1.98 driveway rule - starts in October
Andy Burnham has introduced a new regulation affecting motorists with driveways. The Prime Minister slashed VAT rates on domestic electricity charging from October 1, dropping rates from 5% to 0%. The initiative aims to help households combat…
Volvo makes a bigger bet on Nvidia
Volvo is leveling up its automated driving system through an expansion of its nearly decade-long partnership with Nvidia. The companies announced on Thursday that Volvo will use three pieces of Nvidia hardware and software in its future vehicles to…
Tesla launches 'flying' car as Elon Musk hails 'the future is here
Tesla has unveiled a new sports car with Elon Musk claiming 'flying cars are real'. The next-generation Roadster was revealed at a Texas test facility belonging to SpaceX, Musk's other public company. He gave customers a long awaited look at the EV…
Tesla's new Roadster turns in air with SpaceX thrusters, won't land until 2028
SAN FRANCISCO — Tesla unveiled a redesigned Roadster powered with rocket-style thrusters on Thursday and said it would start production in 2028, more than a decade after it first showed a next-generation version of its electric sports car.
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